Category: Europe
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Tens of thousands joined demonstrations in Barcelona on Saturday (Oct. 4), part of wider protests across Spain, Italy, and Portugal against Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. – Tens of thousands march in Barcelona • Barcelona police estimated 70,000 people marched along the central Passeig de Gracia. • Demonstrations were called following Israel’s interception of a…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe faces an “axis of autocratic states” more determined than at any time since the Cold War to undermine liberal democracy. – Merz urges stronger Europe Speaking in Berlin alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at events marking the 35th anniversary of German reunification, Merz said global power is…
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Russia’s fuel shortages are intensifying, with officials struggling to manage rising prices and supply disruptions. – Russia faces deepening fuel crisis • Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has warned operators against “unjustified” price hikes after fuel costs rose 40–50% since January 2025. • The Russian Fuel Union says many independent stations, which run around 60% of…
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EU leaders meeting in Copenhagen on Wednesday (Oct. 1) expressed broad support for new measures to strengthen Europe’s defence and sustain aid to Ukraine. – EU backs drone wall strategy Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described recent airspace violations over Poland, Estonia, Romania, and Denmark as part of “hybrid war tactics,” stressing that Europe…
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Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine dropped sharply in September, according to DeepState, a Ukrainian open-source mapping group. Moscow captured 259 sq km last month — its smallest gain since May, and 44% less than in August. – Advance in Ukraine slows • Russia now controls 19.04% of Ukraine’s territory, DeepState reported. • Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, General…
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European Union leaders met in Copenhagen and endorsed plans to reinforce the bloc’s defences against Russian drones. The move follows recent airspace incidents in Denmark, Poland, and Estonia. – EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Key points from the summit:• Danish PM Mette Frederiksen called for increased production of drones and anti-drone systems. • Ursula von…
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At Labour’s conference, Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Nigel Farage and Reform UK, prompting a sharp response from the Reform leader. Farage said Labour’s focus on him and his party was excessive and accused the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of attacking Reform because they could not win “on the arguments.” He defended his party’s…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer used his keynote speech at Labour’s conference in Liverpool to outline priorities for government, balancing political strategy with policy announcements. – Keir Starmer delivers keynote speech Key points from the speech: Challenging Reform UK: Starmer framed Nigel Farage and Reform UK as Labour’s main opponent, contrasting their vision with Labour’s…
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France, Belgium, and Spain have spent more on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) than on direct aid to Ukraine since 2022, according to a report by Greenpeace Belgium. The study found that these three states, alongside the Netherlands, accounted for 95% of EU LNG imports from Russia between 2022 and mid-2025. Spending reached €34.3 billion,…
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The Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, has won Moldova’s parliamentary election with 50.2% of the vote, defeating the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc on 24.2%. – Pivotal vote • European support: European Council President Antonio Costa said the vote showed Moldovans’ commitment to “democracy, reform, and a European future.” Leaders of…
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